The manner in which English is being nativized in Europe is examined by focusing on German English. The recent historical development of the nativization of English in Germany and the attitudes that foster this practice are described. Among the topics addressed are: (1) the effects of the expansion of English use on the German language itself, (2) the process of nativization, (3) who uses English and for what purposes, (4) the teaching of English in West Germany, (5) communicative competence, and (6) attitudes toward German English. It is noted that there is a need for research into four issues: the suitability of a single model of language, whether a modern language program should be designed as an English as a foreign language or English as a second language program, the mutal intelligibility of non-native varieties of English, and the role of professional teaching organizations. (RW)
